As the Technical Manager, you will be the primary authority on all technical insurance issues, driving strategic projects and providing expert guidance to the organization, its members, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 15 years' experience in the non-life insurance industry, with recognised technical expertise
Relevant University Degree or Professional Qualification
Comprehensive knowledge of all major non-life insurance classes, including Property, Liability, Marine, and Engineering
Strong expertise in underwriting, risk assessment, market trends, and facultative placements
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and thought leadership on all technical insurance matters, including those relating to Transformation and Governance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the industry at senior meetings with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Prudential Authority (PA), National Treasury (NT), and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC).
Project Management: Lead and implement critical industry projects, managing a variety of specialist forums, including the Property Technical Committee and Specialist Business Lines Forums.
Specialist Lines & Nuclear Insurance: Oversee the operations of the South African Nuclear Pool (SANP/SANPA), including managing underwriting, budgeting, and the annual renewal process, as well as managing liaisons with Lloyds
Media & Communication: Act as the media's technical insurance expert, writing articles, delivering presentations, and enhancing the reputation of the industry
Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach senior support staff to ensure high performance and professional development